Pixie Jenkins interviewed by Rob Willis in the Rob and Olya Willis folklore collection [sound recording]
- Bib ID:
- 367558
- Format:
- Audio
- Author:
- Jenkins, Pixie (Paul), 1957-, interviewee
- Access Conditions:
- Access open for research; written permission required for personal copies and public use during the lifetime of the interviewee.
- Description:
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- 1999 January 7
- 2 digital audio tapes (ca. 120 min.)
- Series:
- Rob and Olya Willis folklore collection.
- Summary:
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Jenkins talks about his childhood in Tasmania; moving to Queensland; learning music; first band; family and musical influences; 2nd band,"New England Rangers"; Buddy Williams; developed love for fiddle, country, Bluegrass and Appalachian music; Digger Ravell; 3rd band, "Hired Hands" formed in 1984 and lasted for 14 months; joined Bullamankanka; played with John Williamson; religious and political views. He then then talks about Pixieland Theatre and provides examples of dialogue from show; gives brief explanations of shows so far:- Pixie and his White Rose Orchestra, Under Western Skies and The last Anzacs. Jenkins then discusses how he uses material and uses example of poem "Naked Army". He then explains origins of name Pixie; views on drug reform and continuing the tradition of vaudeville and country theatre.
- Notes:
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- Recorded by Olya Willis.
- Photograph available.
- Recorded on Jan. 7, 1999 in Tamworth, N.S.W.
- Digital master available National Library of Australia ;
- Index/Finding Aid Note:
- Timed summary available (3 leaves).
- Subject:
- Occupation:
- Country musicians
- Other authors/contributors:
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This belongs to the Rob and Olya Willis folklore collection.
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- Since 1720
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- Sound Recording
- Published status:
- Published
- Publication date:
- 1968
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